20/03/2026
Recent research highlights just how closely dry eye disease (DED) and contact lens intolerance are linked.
Many patients don’t “drop out” of contact lenses because they want to — but because tear film instability, inflammation, and discomfort reduce wear time dramatically. http://bit.ly/47bN5Uf
And it’s not just symptoms — contact lenses themselves can disrupt the tear film and increase evaporation, worsening the https://bit.ly/3PmTK7V
The takeaway for optical providers:
Dry eye management isn’t separate from contact lens care — it’s foundational to it.
At AOS, we’re focused on enabling better patient journeys, where clinical care, financing, and engagement work together to support long-term outcomes.